When spending your holidays in Belgium maybe you want to discover more about the region around Antwerp ? Have a look at the homepage of B&B De Fontein in Temse. Temse, 30km away from Antwerp was once the home of the famous Boelwerf shipyard along the Schelde river. De Fontein is the former home of…
In the morning, the peace and quiet of paddling down the Havel river, in the afternoon exploring the Museum Island’s cultural highlights, and in the evening the fun of an inspiring show. By bike as the preferred means of transport – and all crowned with a taste of Berlin’s vibrant and quirky club life. A…
For the first time in the Netherlands, Kunsthal Rotterdam is presenting a large-scale retrospective of imposing tapestries based on designs by renowned artists like Picasso, Le Corbusier, Miró, Vasarely and Louise Bourgeois. The exhibition ‘Extra Large’ focuses on a period of a hundred years, with tapestries made directly after the First World War up until…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 9,300 hotels across approximately 90 countries, is inspiring travelers to book their next trip with its ‘Stay Two Nights, Earn a Free Night’ promotion, offering Wyndham Rewards members a free night – in the form of 7,500 bonus Wyndham Rewards points – when they…
Last Boat to St. Helena is a “lockdown” album created by singer-songwriter Martin Aelred Colgan, to memorialise the last sailing of the RMS St Helena from next nearest land mass, South Africa – some 1200 miles away from the island. The album highlights the last sailing, which is an eclectic mix of styles from the sea…
San Miguel de Allende, located in the state of Guanajuato, ranks in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2020 World’s Best Awards as the second Best City in the World, this is the fourth year in a row that the city has placed in the list. The city also placed in the second spot in the Best City in…
Hotel Ter Zuidhoek is a charming barn-conversion hotel with 7 rooms, the family hotel is run by Eddy Decruw and Angela Kelly. The hotel is part of the family restaurant, d’Hofstee, in a countrysidelocation, on the north-eastern outskirts of Roeselare with easy access from the E403/A17 highway. The hotel is approximately 10 kilometres from Passchendaele (Passendale) village,…
Portugal with it’s seven regions is always a good choice on the list of trips you should do in your lifetime. The country’s history and culture, gastronomy and wines, are among the main attractions, not to mention the beaches, surfing, golf, the varied landscapes and, above all, the Portuguese people, who are seen as affable,…
After months of lockdown it’s time to treat the whole family to a weekend break of sun, fun and fresh air as Anantara welcomes back guests to the seaside town of Hua Hin. Only a few hours’ drive south of Bangkok, Hua Hin has been the beachfront destination of choice for Thai royalty and aristocrats…
Ever heard of the “Texas of Flanders” ? During the second half of the 20nd century this particular part of Flanders, between Kortrijk en Waregem, was dominated by the textile industry. From very small weaveries to huge textile companies selling their carpets in all corners of the world.. A few families had this industry in…
Cozy Bed & Breakfast is situated in a village called Elst near cities such as Arnhem and Nijmegen. This village is located in the midst of fruit orchards as this region is well known for it’s fruit industry. Inge and Guy are offering 3 comfortable bedrooms with theme’s such as “The Apple Dream Orchard”, “The…
Cycling fanatics visiting Belgium love to dive into the Flemish Ardennes less than 20 kilometres south of Ghent. No more plains, just forested hilltops, beautiful panoramas and stubborn cobblestoned roads. Plenty of challenges for those who love climbing, either by bike or on foot. In Kaster, a small village, part of Anzegem, we discovered ‘Holiday…
Hotel “Het Heilig Genot” in Vleteren (Belgium) is a small but beautiful retreat based in the province of West-Flanders. Ideal for tourists seeking a quiet place but also a perfect location for those who are interested in the so called “Westhoek” region. This means you are not too far away from the beautiful North Sea…
Have you ever been in the Algarve region ? No ? Well put it on your travel bucket list ! This is the most important Portuguese tourist region. The Algarve is due to cultural factors and good weather conditions a fast growing tourist destination. Bed & Breakfast Bela Adormecida is located in Caldas de Monchique,…
The fields of Flanders… The Rentmeesterhoeve is located in the famous Westhoek region, between the Belgian coast and the French border. In this particular region millions of young men lost their lives during WW1… Nowadays this region is known as one of the most beautiful regions in Flanders. In the Westhoek region they never forget…
There’s nothing like feeling the thrill of driving an iconic classic or super car on the scenic and breathtaking roads of the French Riviera. Concierges at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel have partnered with the car rental company Joey Rent to offer guests customised driving experiences. The scenic roads of French Riviera have been immortalised in many famous movies,…
Athens has hit a new stride thanks to a glorious revival in art, food and architecture that has been underway for the last decade. Here, the concierge team at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens offers ten reasons to fall in love with this flourishing metropolis. 1. An Epic Heritage: The Parthenon is visible from almost every street…
The Parisian Plaza hotel in Beirut is definitely a good choice when visiting Beirut for tourist or business purposes. The hotel offers full service to all types of guests and is located in the heart of Ras Beirut. We had a talk with Mrs Mira Jabbour, marketing manager of the hotel. Mira, can you tell…
Best Western Plus hotel in Amstelveen is a brand new hotel situated near Schiphol Airport and many tourist hotspots. The famous Bollenstreek and Zaanstreek are tourist hotspots which are nearby and even the world famous flower auctions in Aalsmeer is only a few kilometers away. Situated in the Amstelveen municipality, the famous Cobra museum and…
You can’t visit Beirut without a walk on Hamra Street. This is one of the main streets of Beirut, located in the Hamra district. Hamra Street runs from east to west and is connecting Beirut Central District with Ras Beirut. This street became very trendy in the 1960 and 1970s as it was the place…
